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Childhood Asthma Linked to Cognitive Decline, Study Finds

1/27/2025

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Childhood asthma may have a surprising toll on cognitive abilities, according to a UC Davis study. Researchers examined 474 children and discovered that those with asthma performed worse on memory and processing speed tests. Alarmingly, the earlier the asthma began, the more significant the cognitive decline. This calls for further investigation into the underlying causes and potential treatments.

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Childhood asthma may have a surprising toll on cognitive abilities, according to a UC Davis study. Researchers examined 474 children and discovered that those with asthma performed worse on memory and processing speed tests. Alarmingly, the earlier the asthma began, the more significant the cognitive decline. This calls for further investigation into the underlying causes and potential treatments.